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DX51 FYJ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,982 mi
Last recorded133,982 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 133,982 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 133,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 123,134 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 112,765 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 112,759 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,262 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 89,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 71,895 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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DX51 FYJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX51 FYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX51 FYJ?

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What year was DX51 FYJ registered?

DX51 FYJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is DX51 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FYJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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